30 Best Black-Eyed Pea Recipes Guaranteed to Bring a Year Full of Luck
Delicious dips, fresh salads, and Hoppin' John!
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No New Year's meal is complete without a hearty helping of good ol' black-eyed peas. Why? For good luck, of course! Black-eyed peas, though they are actually beans, are said to symbolize lucky coins. Paired with a skillet of cornbread that represents gold, Southern-style collard greens that symbolize dollar bills, and pork recipes that stand for progress, you're setting yourself up for a successful year... and a delicious meal, too! Here, you'll find more than two dozen ways to fill your plate with black-eyed peas from party dips to Hoppin' John to satisfying salads.
Ree Drummond isn't big on superstitions, but when New Year's Day rolls around, you can almost always find Zannie's cheesy black-eyed pea dip on her menu... "just in case," she says. If you're hosting a New Year's party, try it yourself and watch as even non black-eyed pea fans gobble it up in a flash. The make-ahead cowboy caviar makes another delicious New Year's appetizer for casual get-togethers, but if it's a big New Year's lunch that's on the agenda, kick off the feast with a collard green salad. While the greens are delicious, this salad is all about the toppings—salty peanuts, black-eyed peas, and addictive fried onions, to name a few. Ree's Hoppin' John is another New Year's essential that can't be beat. Her simple version stars slow-cooked black-eyed peas served over fluffy rice, but you could easily hearty it up by adding some sausage or ham to the peas. Eating black-eyed peas will soon become your favorite New Year's tradition thanks to these recipes.
Hoppin' John
This simple black-eyed pea stew with rice is a New Year's speciality worth trying for yourself. Serve it with collard greens and a skillet of cornbread for an extra lucky meal!
Get Ree's Hoppin' John recipe.
Collard Green Salad
This winter salad is chock-full of wonderful texture and flavor. The collards are tossed in a zippy buttermilk dressing and topped with marinated black-eyed peas, chopped salted peanuts, and fried onions.
Get the Collard Green Salad recipe.
Cowboy Caviar
Next time you need a tasty snack quickly, this fan-favorite chunky salsa is the answer. You can whip it up in just 15 minutes! Serve with tortilla chips.
Get Ree's Cowboy Caviar recipe.
Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip
It isn't New Year's in the Drummond household without this hot, cheesy dip. It's made with just a handful of simple ingredients, and is ready to scoop up in just about 40 minutes.
Get Ree's Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip recipe.
Veggie Burritos with Black-Eyed Peas
Eating your veggies has never tasted so good! These burritos are filled with black-eyed peas, kale, and rice for a meal that's as delicious as it is nutritious.
Get Ree's Veggie Burritos with Black-Eyed Peas recipe.
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
This is the do-it-all recipe you'll make time and time again! Scoop it up with chips, serve it as a fresh, crunchy salad, or spread some over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers for a tasty appetizer.
Get Ree's Black-Eyed Pea Salsa recipe.
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas are one of those ingredients that seems to get better the longer it stews. So rather than manning the stove all day, let your slow cooker do the work.
Get the Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas recipe at Immaculate Bites.
Mediterranean Black Eyed Pea Salad
If you're craving some lighter fare after back-to-back holidays, whip up this easy salad. Mint makes it so refreshing and pomegranate arils lend a burst of tart sweetness.
Get the Mediterranean Black Eyed Pea Salad recipe at The Mediterranean Dish.
Lucky Jew Year's Latkes
These little bites are bound to bring you loads of luck in the new year. The crispy potato and greens latkes are topped with spoonful of tangy black-eyed pea salsa.
Get the Lucky Jew Year's Latkes recipe at What Jew Wanna Eat.
Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
If you're like Ree Drummond and are a big fan of the cowboy caviar dip, saddle up to this delicious pasta salad. It has everything you love about the dip, but with pasta shells tossed in.
Black-eyed Pea Salad
This beautiful layered salad is full of goodness. It has black-eyed peas, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and avocado, and a bright, citrus dressing drizzled over top.
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Move over chickpeas! Black-eyed peas make a super delicious hummus too. You can use canned peas for a quick-fix snack, but this is always a great way to use up any leftover peas you cook yourself.
Get the Black-Eyed Pea Hummus recipe at Food Heaven Made Easy.
Creamy Southern Black-Eyed Peas
Stewed with turkey wings, a medley of veggies, and a dash of Cajun seasoning, these creamy black-eyed peas are pure perfection. A bowlful with a scoop of rice on top is a meal in itself!
Get the Creamy Southern Black-Eyed Peas recipe at Butter Be Ready.
Roasted Black-Eyed Peas
You've never had black-eyed peas like this before! Flavored with chipotle powder, garlic powder, and salt, these crunchy peas make a delicious snack or salad topper.
Chicken Chili With Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
A bowl of this hearty chicken chili is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. It's full of traditional chili ingredients such as peppers, tomatoes, onion, and plenty of spice. The unexpected ingredient here, though, is black-eyed peas.
Get the Chicken Chili With Black-Eyed Peas Recipe recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.
Sweet Potato Black-Eyed Pea Curry
Stuck in a dinner rut? Give this nourishing dinner recipe a try. There are even Instant Pot instructions included if you want to make it extra quickly!
Get the Sweet Potato Black-Eyed Pea Curry recipe at Sweet Potato Soul.
BBQ Black-Eyed Pea Dip
You can whip up this party dip in no time flat! Cream cheese and sharp cheddar give it its creamy, melted texture while barbecue sauce and green chilis give it some kick.
Black-Eyed Pea Soup
This full-of-flavor soup is begging to be served with a big slice of cornbread! Make a big batch at the beginning of the week, and enjoy it for lunch all week long. The flavor gets even better each day!
Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these crispy pea fritters are a delicious surprise. They're especially good with a dash of hot sauce on top!
Quick Pan Fried Black-Eyed Peas
Not all black-eyed pea recipes require an hours long simmer on the stove. These peas are quickly cooked in a skillet with paprika, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. It's a side dish that's ready in 15 minutes!
Get the Quick Pan Fried Black-Eyed Peas recipe at Food Fidelity.
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